Scientists have stumbled upon something bizarre. Tiny clusters of frog stem cells, known as xenobots, are doing things that defy our usual ideas of life and death. These little creatures, designed by scientists, can move, heal themselves, and even work together. They're not quite alive, but they're
The US has decided to pause some weapons shipments to Ukraine. This includes air defence missiles and other arms that were previously promised. The reason? The US wants to make sure it has enough weapons for itself. This shift comes after a review of US military support around the world. The White
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, is in hot water with the U. S. justice system. A U. S. judge recently decided that Huawei must face serious criminal charges. These charges include stealing technology, racketeering, wire fraud, and bank fraud. The judge said Huawei's arguments to dismiss the case wer
Wax Road in Central has been under construction for over a year, and local businesses are feeling the pinch. Caitlin Coburn, a hairdresser at a salon on Wax Road, has seen her weekly haircuts drop from 70-100 to just 30. She blames the heavy traffic and delays caused by the ongoing construction. Th
Scientists have found two special enzymes from a fungus that can help break down plant material. These enzymes, called α-L-Arabinofuranosidases (ABFs), are important because they remove arabinose, a type of sugar, from plant fibers. This makes it easier for other enzymes to break down the plant mate
Narcolepsy is more than just feeling tired all the time. It's a complex condition that can include sudden muscle weakness, called cataplexy, and other sleep issues. This study wanted to understand how patients truly experience these symptoms. People with narcolepsy often struggle with excessive day
In Iran, where alcohol is banned due to religious beliefs and laws, it's important to have a good way to study how people, especially students, think about and use alcohol. That's why a new survey called the ISKAP Alcohol Q was created. This survey is special because it's made to fit the Iranian cul
Colombia and the United States have been friends for a long time. They have worked together on big problems. One of the biggest is fighting crime that crosses borders. Both countries have different leaders now. But they still agree on one thing: stopping criminals is important. These criminals are
In Massachusetts, crime rates have been going down. This is good news. But there is a worrying trend. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. They went up by more than 20% in 2024. For the first time since 1991, these crimes are now the most reported hate crimes in the state. Other crimes are also
Nature often gets praised for its perfect designs. But what happens when things don't go as planned? Fig wasps show us that evolution isn't always perfect. These tiny insects have a tricky job. They need to balance the number of males and females they produce. But sometimes, they get it wrong. Why d
